1983 - 1986 Model 17 Mk2 (Coyote)
Unfortunately for Bogliq USA, the Mutineer chassis didn’t make for a convincing high performance coupe. The V6 and small capacity V8’s available in the Model 17 didn’t cut the mustard as performance engines and the solid rear axle was tricky to drive on the limit. This meant that the Model 17 didn’t sell anywhere near as well as Bogliq HQ needed it to. Worst of all, Motor World reviewed the base 240 Sport and gave it less than 87%!
The Mk2 Model 17 would attempt to improve the faults of the Model 17 that could be fixed. Unfortunately there were a number of faults that were inherent to the platform that would simply have to be mitigated. These issues would be addressed by installing engines with bespoke tunes and careful selection of trim and interior options. Hopefully the sum total of changes rendered would equal the budget coupe that the US consumer was looking for…
1983 Coyote 240 Street
New alloy wheels and facelift enhance the Coyote’s desireability
240 Street
- Entry level sports coupe, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
- 99Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,860
- Service costs: $318 per annum
- Fuel economy: 12.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.82 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.62 sec
- Top speed: 190 Km/h
1983 Coyote 290 Super Street
The 290SS is aimed at GT buyers on a budget
290 Super Street
- Mid spec sports coupe, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 4 seats
- 115Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,055
- Service costs: $418 per annum
- Fuel economy: 13.2L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.35 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.26 sec
- Top speed: 202 Km/h
1983 Coyote 460AE
Tiny 3.2L V8 replaced with the more potent 4.6L V8
460AE
- High performance sports coupe, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 2+2 seats
- 181Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,315
- Service costs: $571 per annum
- Fuel economy: 16.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.18 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.59 sec
- Top speed: 228 Km/h
The Mk2 Model 17 has been tuned to redress the mistakes of the original Model 17 while attempting to get ahead of the competition. Hopefully the American public will once again choose to buy their quarterback sons and cheerleader daughters brand new Coyotes!